Techno Functional Business Analyst (API integration, SQL, implementation)

Smartedge Solutions; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartedge Client in Dublin is seeking a Techno-Functional Business Analyst with API integration, SQL expertise and banking domain experience. Hybrid working arrangement in Ireland.

The role bridges business requirements with technical solutions, delivering end-to-end API integrations, data mappings, ETL support and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking IT projects and delivering IT-enabled change.
• Hands-on API and database technologies with strong data governance.
• Ability to capture functional and technical requirements for banking applications.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business requirements and technical solutions for banking systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture functional and technical requirements.
• Document user stories with clear functional and technical specs.
• Map banking processes and propose automation improvements (AML, payments, lending).
• Coordinate API implementation and integration with banking systems.
• Validate API payloads, endpoints and security compliance.
• Perform SQL queries for data validation and reporting.
• Support data migration, ETL processes and data integrity across systems.
• Write backlog items, manage sprints, and use Jira/Confluence for Agile delivery.
• Support SIT, UAT and regression testing; use Postman/Swagger for API testing.

Skills

Banking domain knowledge

API integration

SQL

Data mapping

ETL processes

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Documentation

API testing (Postman)

Swagger

JIRA & Confluence

CBAP/API certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Finance

Tools

Postman

Swagger

JIRA

Confluence

Oracle

MS SQL

Job description

Smartedge Client is looking for an individual to help with their Techno Functional Business Analyst (API integration, SQL, implementation) @ Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Working)

Job Description :

• We are seeking a Techno-Functional Business Analyst with strong banking domain knowledge and hands-on experience in APIs and database technologies.
• The ideal candidate will bridge business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and data flow across banking systems.
• Requirement Gathering Analysis Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture functional and technical requirements for banking applications.
• Conduct workshops to elicit functional needs for banking products and systems.
• Document User Stories with clear Functional and technical and specifications.
• Analyse and map current banking processes (e.g., Financial Crime, credit, payments, retail/corporate banking), identify inefficiencies, and propose automation enhancements.
• API Integration & Management Coordinate with development teams for API implementation and integration with banking systems.
• Validate API payloads, endpoints, and security compliance.
• Database & Data Analysis Perform SQL queries for data validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Support data migration, ETL processes, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Analyse data flows and create data mapping documents.
• Agile Product Backlog Management Write user stories, prioritize backlog, coordinate sprints, and manage tickets using Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence System Testing & Quality Assurance Support SIT, UAT, and regression testing for API and database-related functionalities.
• Use tools like Postman, Swagger for API testing and validation.
• Stakeholder Communication Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to banking regulations and security standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for APIs, data models, and integration workflows.
• An experienced IT professional with 8+ years, a proven track record in banking and delivery of IT enabled change Should have experience of at least one end to end large scale IT system implementation in the Bank.
• Be expert in the use of Web based technologies and Agile /Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Banking domain expertise (Financial Crime (AMLA), Customer, Retail, Corporate, Payments, Lending).
• Understanding of APIs (REST, SOAP) and API testing tools (Postman etc).
• SQL and relational databases knowledge (Oracle, MS SQL).
• Familiarity with data mapping, ETL processes, and data governance.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (JIRA, Confluence).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be expert in the use of Web based technologies and Agile /Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor & degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Finance.
• Certifications: CBAP, Agile, or API-related certifications.